Periodontology deals with gingival diseases, which are usually painless until the last period, and infectious diseases that are seen in the tissues surrounding the teeth and can also affect the jawbone. Even if your teeth are not decayed, you can lose your teeth with problems caused by gum diseases. If not treated at an early stage, surgical intervention may be required.

Any periodontal disease that occurs in the mouth can cause symptoms such as swelling and bleeding in the gums, bad odour or taste, loosening of the teeth and displacement of the teeth. The problem that generally occurs in the first stage of periodontal diseases, is the inflammation of gingiva (gingivitis). Gingivitis can be expressed as the early period of periodontal diseases. During this stage, bleeding, redness and an increase in volume occur in the gingiva.

Gum diseases may not cause great discomfort to the patient in the early period. When symptoms are generally tolerable, discomfort can be ignored and a visit to the dentist can be delayed. However, untreated periodontal diseases can become serious in the future and cause irreversible damage to the bone tissue that supports the teeth. For this reason, even after the minor changes in the gums, you should definitely see the dentist and make sure that you receive the necessary treatment on time.

A recovery for gum diseases, which are easily treated at the early stages, may be achieved by a change in the oral hygiene habits of patients and regular check-ups. Please note that if you have unhealthy gums, it is not possible to have other dental treatments.